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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.91, 12,755.12 and 7,909.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.91, 12,755.12 and 7,909.55 is: 10,908.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.91 : 12,755.12 = 7,909.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.91/12,755.12 = 7,909.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.91x = 12,755.12 × 7,909.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.91x = 100,887,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,887,259.40/9,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,908.02

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